Member Voices
On this page, we share some of the inspiring work that CCPS members do, and give them a space to share their views.
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Member Spotlight Blogs
Our Member Spotlights give CCPS members a space to talk about the services they provide, and what it means to them and to the people they support.
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3 December 2024Member Spotlight: Carr Gomm's National Involvement Group is showing how to place the perspectives of those who navigate the system every day at the heart of change, says Becs Barker -
28 November 2024Member Spotlight: Julie McNeill, Visual Storyteller at C-Change, on why the charity’s work, like all of social care and support, means seeing the extraordinary in supposedly ‘ordinary’ lives -
21 November 2024Member Spotlight: Gerry Donnelly of Support for Ordinary Living celebrates the charity’s achievements, and explains why investment in the social care could allow them to do even more -
12 November 2024Member Spotlight: Marking a year as CEO of Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH), Peter Jung celebrates the charity's work, urging you to be kind to others – and yourself -
10 October 2024Launching our new Member Spotlight series celebrating the work of provider organisations in our membership, Cornerstone’s Chief Executive Hazel Brown reflects on success in the face of sector-wide challenges
Member Spotlight Videos
Videos sharing the perspectives of CCPS members.
Member Case Studies
Our member case studies focus on individual services within CCPS member organisations, examining how they make a difference to the people they support.
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17 December 2024Member Case Study: DeafBlind Scotland Guide/Communicator Christine Lawler on her role and the difference improved pay would make -
19 November 2024Member Case Study: The first of a new series profiling members' services, showing how they help people live their life independently and thrive in their communities
#MoreThanWarmWords Campaign
Below we’ve gathered some of our members’ contributions to our #MoreThanWarmWords campaign, calling for fair pay for social care staff in the Scottish Budget.
This winter, along with @ccpscotland we are asking @scotgov for #morethanwarmwords for those working in social care. Hear from our CEO @VivienneDicken2 on the importance of #fairwork now🎥 pic.twitter.com/EiyTYmy1oJ
— CrossReach (@CrossReach) December 12, 2024
Carr Gomm joins @ccpscotland in asking Scottish Government for #MoreThanWarmWords for social care staff. We’re asking for these skilled professionals to earn more than the minimum it costs to live and for £30m+ in NI costs to be covered so we can keep delivering vital services. pic.twitter.com/GBPviZregR
— Carr Gomm (@CG_CarrGomm) December 6, 2024
Social care staff deliver vital public services in communities across Scotland, and should be paid more than the minimum it costs to live.
We urge @scotgov to invest in Social Care & cover the costs of the NI rise. In this Budget Season, we need #MoreThanWarmWords ☕️ pic.twitter.com/HjzIOn8cxB
— The Action Group (@TheActionGroup_) December 4, 2024
We’re proud to support @ccpscotland’s #MoreThanWarmWords campaign, urging @scotgov to invest in the workforce & cover the costs of the NI rise. Because this winter, social care staff need #MoreThanWarmWords ☕ pic.twitter.com/UjGpr6akmb
— Right There (@RightThereOrg) December 3, 2024
Social care staff need #MoreThanWarmWords this winter. We’re proud to support @ccpscotland campaign urging @scotgov to invest in the workforce & cover the costs of the NI rise.
https://t.co/CaMIYHtVR2 pic.twitter.com/gr7hJVsNRB— MND Scotland (@MNDScotland) December 17, 2024
☕ Stump it up! Fill the cup!
✨ Social Care staff deliver vital public services across our communities in Scotland.
🔅 They need more than warm words this winter
💰 We join calls for fair pay and investment in the sector#MoreThanWarmWords @scotgov @ccpscotland pic.twitter.com/ACYEKS2Jjw
— C-Change Scotland (@cchangescotland) December 6, 2024
This winter, social care staff need #MoreThanWarmWords. Here is a message from our CEO, Dorry McLaughlin, on why we are backing the @ccpscotland call for fair pay for social care workers and action to offset NIC rises which affect social care providers in the @scotgov budget pic.twitter.com/iaBVpeRglK
— ScottishAutism (@scottishautism) December 4, 2024
Really disappointed to see no more than a commitment to the real living wage for the staff that provide such essential life giving and life preserving services across Scotland in today’s budget https://t.co/th9mRvsBqc
— lorraine mcgrath (@CEOsimonscot) December 4, 2024
Our board members know too well the challenges of running a social care service with staff paid on the basic real living wage.
As we face difficult budget decisions this lack of parity with similar health service professionals continues to be unfair for our Guide communicators. pic.twitter.com/1kgxhb7dEh
— Deafblind Scotland (@dbscotland) December 7, 2024
With briefings for our main office staff this week, it was a good opportunity to tell them about the @ccpscotland #MoreThanWarmWords campaign. They were keen to show their support for our colleagues in direct support roles. pic.twitter.com/5Iwj3kQCtn
— Key & Community Lifestyles (@KeySupports) December 12, 2024
Our Chief Executive, Mark Hoolahan, talks about a chronic lack of investment in social care that is impacting on workers and people we support. @scotgov is failing people in communities across Scotland. This winter social care workers need #MoreThanWarmWords. They need action! pic.twitter.com/jT0nHoT8gY
— Thistle Foundation (@thistlecharity) January 9, 2025
We need #MoreThanWarmWords actually. And, as a sector, we know what we need actually. Here are some of our amazing team to tell you what that is⬇️ pic.twitter.com/7Bi3uWoA5n
— Key & Community Lifestyles (@KeySupports) December 13, 2024
Social care staff need #MoreThanWarmWords this winter. As a member of @ccpscotland we are calling on the Scottish Government to recognise the true value of the social care workforce by giving the gift of fair pay in the 2025-26 Budget. pic.twitter.com/AeLaTsqIkF
— Hansel Ayrshire (@HanselAyrshire) December 3, 2024
We’re proud to support @ccpscotland.bsky.social #MoreThanWarmWords campaign, urging the Scottish Government to invest in the not-for-profit social care workforce and cover the costs of the NI rise. If it isn’t reversed it will devastate charities at a time when they are needed more than ever.
— Children First (@childrenfirst.bsky.social) December 5, 2024 at 12:08 PM
Ahead of today’s budget we fully support the campaign urging @scottishgovernment.bsky.social to invest in social care staff and cover the cost of the NI rise #MoreThanWarmWords
— Aberlour Children’s Charity (@aberlourcharity.bsky.social) December 4, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Emma, who works at and is supported by Thistle, talks about why fair pay for workers is not just about recognising value; it’s about developing lasting relationships in which people to feel confident that their team knows them well and understands their needs. #MoreThanWarmWords. pic.twitter.com/POh8xMT17d
— Thistle Foundation (@thistlecharity) January 14, 2025